Metal Matrix composites (MMCs) are light weight, high-strength materials with potential application in areas such as automobile, aerospace, defence and other industries. MMCs are projected to significantly reduce the overall weight of the vehicle and aircraft while maintaining satisfactory structural strength. Micron and Nano-sized ceramic particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites fabricat...

Aluminium—boron carbide metal matrix composites (Al-B4C MMCs) belong to the class of materials extensively used in nuclear industry as a thermal neutron absorber spent fuel casks. This article investigates novel production method Al-B4C MMCs—Friction Stir Additive Processing (FSAP)—as an alternative casting or sintering. FSAP is derived from friction stir welding, which can be local modificatio...